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Taxed all foriegn goods. Emphasis on buying american goods.
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Result of the US's interference in the Cuban War of Independance.
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An Addition to the Monroe Doctrine. Says that US should act like "policemen", and should interfere in other countries' buiseness when neccesary.
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Sparked WW2.
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Ended WW1.
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US stays out of foriegn affairs. Enacted by Roosevelt.
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Raised tariffs on goods. Let to boycotts.
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Japanese Troops attacks American Military base.
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Korea divides into Communist and Democratic halves.
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One of the first major events of the Cold War. The Soviet union blocked the Allies' access to the sectors of Berlin under Western control.
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Engaged on premtive action. US sees them as a threat, and begins conflict.
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The people of Hungary revolt against government for attempting to instill a soviet system.
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9 day crisis between Israel and Egypt over control of Suez Canal.
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US spy plane shot down over Russia. Creates a lot of tension.
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A failed military invasion of Cuba. Leads to Fidel Castro taking charge.
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USSR demands the retreat of western forces in West Berlin. Berlin Wall put up.
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Ballistic missiles deployed in cuba, tensions run incredibly high. No direct action taken in the end.
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Nixon enacts foriegn policy to ease tnesion between US and Soviet Union.
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Nixon declared drugs to be a national problem, allocates many resources to fight their use.
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Terror groups attack the World Trade Center, leads to extreme reform in world security specifically involving air travel.
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TV hits stores, changes the way we perceive entertainment and spread information.